Overview

Senior Director, Marketing – Alkermes. We are seeking a Senior Director, Marketing to serve as a critical leader in the launch of a groundbreaking therapy for narcolepsy based on orexin-2 receptor agonism—a mechanism poised to redefine the treatment landscape. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead the commercial strategy and execution for a transformative, late-stage neuroscience asset during its most pivotal phase: the path to launch. You will be responsible for shaping and executing all pre-commercial marketing activities and assume full accountability for delivering strategic and tactical launch milestones. You will also play a lead role in building and mentoring a world-class marketing team from the ground up. If you are a seasoned marketer who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact settings and are driven by the opportunity to shape both a brand and a team, we want to hear from you. Alkermes has adopted a hybrid working environment to support the needs of employees; this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and execution for a late-stage neuroscience asset during the launch phase.
• Shape and deliver all pre-commercial marketing activities and launch milestones.
• Build, mentor, and lead a world-class marketing team from the ground up.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical, regulatory, market access, and commercial teams to prepare for launch.
• Drive brand planning, positioning, messaging, and demand generation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Seasoned marketer with proven success in fast-paced, high-impact settings.
• Experience leading commercialization efforts for late-stage assets, preferably in neuroscience or related therapeutic areas.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with a track record of mentoring marketing professionals.
• Ability to shape brand strategy and execute both strategic and tactical launch activities.
• Adaptability to a hybrid work environment with 60% in-office and 40% remote work.